It definitely helps when trying to use the outer position on the Sennheiser tips. Otherwise, the tips slip back to the inner position when I put them in my ears. Still very early, but it seems to reduce the sub-bass while enhancing the treble, giving the 900s a more tonal balanced sound. The 5 mm ID is a bit looser than I expected, so I might pop back over to my hardware store for 4.5 mm ones. At a quarter each, another pair won't break the bank.
The cable is a Plussound X6. I opted for the SPC version. Be aware that if you order IE900 termination, you can't get different colors--only black, even though you can order it that way. I really like this cable. Great quality for the price.
EDIT: I find the primary effect of the outer tip position to widen the stereo field. Bass might be a little bit less, if at all. Not really hearing a difference now. With the Sennheiser pro tips and the foam removed, the treble is the best I've heard out of the IE900! Highs are very smooth and a bit more prominent.
While we are on the subject of modifying MMCX connectors, I found this one very easy to modify. The MMCX plug covering is rubber and cuts off easily with a sharp knife.
The cable is very similar in construction to the stock cable, just slightly softer and a bit more flexy if you know what I mean and no ear hooks for those that prefer that. Its on offer at Amazon UK at the moment too. Not a boutique cable by any means but I like it.
I did a short A/B comparison between acoustune hs2000mx and ie900 using ak ca1000 streaming from tidal a few days ago. Both are excellent single DD driver iems and priced similarly. I like the hs1000mx, but for me, the ie900 excels in both bass presentation and sounds more spacious. Ie900 also is much smaller and easier to wear. It's my favourite uiem for the moment!
my heavily biased opinion - no iem i heard touches the greatness of kse1200
it's super coherent and musical. music just flows from it naturally. when i first bought it, i non-stop listened for 3 hrs! this is the best iem i've listened to by a very far margin. not only the strength is superb, even the relatively "weak" point like bass attack/slam is still quite adequate. the real down sides for me are all ergonomic - the need to carry an energizer (one more piece that needs to be charged!) and the not insubstantial cable coupled with the ultra light ear bugs itself. for the price of kse1200 (particularly 2nd hand), it's a bargain that no one should overlook.
ie900 wins hands down on ergonomic side and also about craftsmanship. the plastic shell of kse1500 (both kse1200/1500 come with the same earbuds) looks quite cheap - and for those obsessed about place of manufacturing, i suspect kse1200 is made in china (vs germany/ireland for ie900). i think maybe the ie900 projects somehow bigger soundstage too.
my heavily biased opinion - no iem i heard touches the greatness of kse1200
it's super coherent and musical. music just flows from it naturally. when i first bought it, i non-stop listened for 3 hrs! this is the best iem i've listened to by a very far extent. not only the strength is superb, even the relatively "weak" point like bass attack/slam is still quite adequate. the real down sides for me are all ergonomic - the need to carry an energizer (one more piece that needs to be charged!) and the not insubstantial cable coupled with the ultra light ear bugs itself. for the price of kse1200 (particularly 2nd hand), it's a bargain that no one should overlook.
ie900 wins hands down on ergonomic side and also about craftsmanship. the plastic shell of kse1500 (both kse1200/1500 come with the same earbuds) looks quite cheap - and for those obsessed about place of manufacturing, i doubt they're made in china (vs germany/ireland for ie900). i think maybe the ie900 projects so.mehow bigger soundstage too.
Thank you! I have the KSE1200 and I LOVE it but I thought I could simplify my setup (I also don't like the fact I need the energizer) with another earphone that could come close to the electrostatic sound of the Shure. But I guess it won't happen and I will keep my 1200 for a very long time
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